Louisiana Administrative Code

A. An advance notification fee of $100 shall be submitted with the prescribed advance notification form. B. An application fee shall be submitted with the application, which fee is 0.2 percent of the estimated total amount of taxes to be exempted. In no case shall an application …

A. Prior to the formal announcement, an "advance notification" of intent to file for Tax Equalization must be filed with the Office of Business Development Services. The company will submit, on forms provided by the Office of Business Development Services, a comparison of taxes f…

A. The application shall be submitted on forms provided by the Office of Business Development Services. A 10-year pro-forma balance sheet and income statement shall be provided by the applicant as the basis for all tax calculations. The application shall contain the following inf…

A. The contract of tax equalization shall, on an annual basis, effect equality in amount between the taxes payable in Louisiana and the taxes which would have been payable in the competing state. For each taxable year of the contractee, at the time of filing the contractee's annu…

A. Contractee must file a project completion report, on forms provided by the Office of Business Development Services, within 30 days following the last day of the month after effective use of the structure has begun or construction is essentially complete, whichever occurs first…

A. Within six months after completion of construction or the purchase of facility, the owner of the establishment shall file on the prescribed form an affidavit of final cost showing complete cost of the project, together with a fee of $100 for the inspection which will be conduc…

A.1. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, each contract of exemption entered into under authority of this Chapter shall be reviewed and reevaluated, and shall be subject to renegotiation, five years from the date of the execution of the contract and may be renewed for an…

A. The contractee agrees to an annual review and inspection by the Department of Economic Development and shall make all books and records of the company available for inspection. The contractee agrees to have an officer of authority in attendance at the yearly review of the exem…

A. Any applicant, the primary business of which is the commercial treatment, disposal, or destruction of hazardous waste generated outside Louisiana, shall submit with the application: 1. information relative to the impact the establishment will have on the environment; 2. a hist…

The following conditions, in addition to those set forth in LAC 33:IX.2701, apply to all LPDES permits within the categories specified below. A. Existing Manufacturing, Commercial, Mining, and Silvicultural Dischargers. In addition to the reporting requirements under LAC 33:IX.27…

A. In addition to conditions required in all permits (LAC 33:IX., 2701, and 2703), the state administrative authority shall establish conditions, as required on a case-by-case basis, to provide for and assure compliance with all applicable requirements of the CWA and regulations.…

A.1. Technology-based effluent limitations and standards based on effluent limitations and standards promulgated under Section 301 of the CWA or new source performance standards promulgated under Section 306 of the CWA, on case-by-case effluent limitations determined under Sectio…

A. The 1989 Legislature passed the Louisiana Towing and Storage Act in order to regulate persons and businesses engaged in towing and/or storing of vehicles in Louisiana. The act provides that the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, Office of Stat…

A. These rules shall not apply to: 1. car haulers licensed with interstate operating authority capable of carrying five or more vehicles; 2. tow trucks owned by a governmental entity and not used for commercial purposes; 3. tow trucks registered and domiciled in other states with…

A. The definitions found in the Louisiana Highway Regulatory Act, specifically R.S. 32:1 and the Towing and Storage Act, specifically, R.S. 32:1711 et seq., are applicable to these rules and shall have the same meaning indicated unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Aut…

A. Administrative Penalty Assessment 1. A tow truck owner or operator, an employee or the agent of a tow truck owner or operator, a storage facility owner or operator, an employee or the agent of a storage facility owner or operator, determined by the department to have committed…

A. Every tow truck operator, towing or storage facility, employees or agents of a towing or storage facility, subject to or licensed in accordance with this Chapter shall comply with the laws of Louisiana, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Federal Hazardous Materials Regu…

A. Adherence to Law, Rule or Regulation 1. A violation of the provisions of the Towing and Storage Act shall also constitute a violation of these rules. 2. Tow truck operators, towing services, storage facilities, their employees or agents shall comply with applicable federal and…

A. Application 1. Applications shall be made to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, in writing, upon forms prescribed and furnished by the department. Applications shall be complete, accurate and contain all required information. A non-refundable or transferable fee …

A. Required Insurance 1. A tow truck owner or operator shall maintain insurance coverage as prescribed by law. Insurance policies shall be in the name of the tow truck owner or operator, with proper limits of liability and shall remain in effect at all times. The types of require…

A. Tow truck operators or towing services shall not operate, or permit the operation of, a tow truck unless the following requirements are satisfied: 1. the operator of a tow truck shall possess a valid Louisiana driver's license; 2. the driver's license shall be a minimum of a C…

A. Tow truck operators and towing services shall ensure tow trucks are equipped with, and use, required lighting, pursuant to state law and CFR Title 49. Auxiliary tow lighting shall be required and used if the rear tail lamps, stop lamps or turn signals on a combination of vehic…

A. Tow trucks shall be equipped with the following properly functioning equipment at all times. 1. Oil-Absorbing Materials a. Each tow truck shall be equipped with a minimum of 5 gallons of sand, dirt, or manufactured materials capable of absorbing sufficient quantities of fluids…

A. Tow trucks shall not be licensed for a weight less than the manufacturer's GVWR. B. Tow trucks shall be properly licensed to carry the weight of the tow truck and its load or laden weight. C. A tow truck owner or tow truck operator found exceeding the weight for which the tow …

A. Load Limitations 1. No tow truck operator shall tow or transport another vehicle unless the tow truck is capable of safely towing the vehicle. 2. A tow truck and its load shall not exceed the capabilities of the towing vehicle or hinder its ability to safely accelerate, stop, …

A. Investigations 1. The department is responsible for the effective regulation of vehicle towing, recovery and storage businesses in Louisiana. Applicants seeking or issued a tow truck license plate or a storage inspection license shall be subject to background investigations to…

A. The towing service shall determine the method and manner of removing vehicles, and shall exercise due care to limit collateral damage during the towing, recovery or removal operations. B. Tow truck and/or storage facility owners and operators shall adhere to any lawful orders …

A. Tow truck company owners, operators, and employees shall comply with the provisions of R.S. 32:1736 when towing vehicles from private property. B. Towing and storage companies that conduct nonconsensual tows shall possess authority through the Louisiana Public Service Commissi…

A. Storage Facilities 1. Storage facilities, subject to the provisions of R.S. 32:1711 et seq., shall be located within Louisiana and make application to the department for a storage inspection license for each storage facility location. 2. A valid storage inspection license must…

A. Storage Facility Requirements 1. When any vehicle subject to registration in this state has been stored, parked, or left at a garage where fees are charged for storage or parking, the owner of the storage or parking facility shall, unless exempted in R.S. 32:1721 or 32:1722, c…

A. Owners, employees and agents of storage facilities or business subject to licensing as storage facilities shall comply with the notification requirements found in R.S. 32:1720, 32:1720.1 and 32:1722.

A. Administrative fees for storage of vehicles shall not be charged or otherwise collected without possession of a valid storage inspection license, and the timely filing of an ORSV prior to the release of the vehicle or other notification requirements in the Towing and Storage A…

A. Any business that stores vehicles pursuant to this Chapter, prior to filing for a permit to sell or for a permit to dismantle, shall have obtained a current Louisiana Storage Inspection License. B. Any business that stores vehicles pursuant to this Chapter shall include with e…

A. A facility may only store and charge storage on vehicles that are in the facility's actual possession, located within the licensed storage area and meets the requirements of this Chapter. B. Vehicles shall be released immediately to the vehicle owner or lien holder, or authori…

A. Vehicle storage fees shall be based on a calendar day and documented by ORSV notification or the requirements in R.S. 32:1722. B. Towing and/or storage facilities shall be staffed and open for business Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding state holidays. Employees s…

A. Business Hours 1. For the purposes of this part, business hours will be Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding state holidays. 2. Gate fees shall not be charged during business hours. B. Gate Fee Charge 1. A towing or storage company that charges a gate fee shall not …

A. Establishing a Rotation List 1. Louisiana law enforcement agencies may establish a rotation list of Louisiana towing companies using boom and/or slide back tow trucks and facilities licensed in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 32:1711 et seq., and rules and regulations p…

A. If for any reason a provision of these rules is declared invalid, the invalidity of that provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining rules or other provisions thereof.

A. Each subgrantee will be required to have a written travel policy, which has been approved by its board. The travel policy will be reasonable and available for review by the Department of Labor.

A. In addition to the definitions listed below, the definitions in R.S. 3:2358.3 shall apply to these regulations. Agent―an authorized representative of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Certified Laboratory―a laboratory which has a current certification or accreditatio…

A. Each facility which houses farm-raised turtles or turtle eggs for the purpose of buying, selling, or trading in commerce shall contain the following: turtle pond(s), turtle laying area, egg washing area, treatment areas, hatching area, holding or post-hatching area, and invent…

A. All persons, licensed turtle farmers, turtle farms, farmer-exporters, exporters, and certified turtle farmers are subject to inspection by agents of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry to insure compliance with this Chapter. B. Inspections may include but are …

A. No person may import turtles or turtle eggs of any species from any other state or foreign country unless they are a certified turtle farmer. B. Viable turtle eggs and live turtles with a carapace length of less than four inches shall not be sold or offered for any other type …

A. All lots of turtles or turtle eggs produced by persons in Louisiana shall be assigned a lot number on a department-approved form. B. No turtle lot shall exceed 20,000 viable hatchlings or eggs. C. All farm-raised turtle eggs shall originate from certified turtle farmers. They …

A. Samples of turtles or turtle eggs may be subjected to microbiological examination using approved procedures and techniques based upon procedures used by the certified laboratory. B. Turtle lots identified as testing positive for Salmonella spp. or any other microorganisms path…

A. Upon testing positive for Salmonella ssp. or other pathogenic bacteria, eggs and turtles shall be subject to quarantine, inventory and verification by agents of the department. B. Quarantined turtles and eggs shall be sealed under supervision of agents of the department to pre…

A. All farm-raised turtles imported into this state shall be accompanied by a health certificate and meet the specific requirements of LAC 7:XXI.501. B. Any person engaged in the breeding, hatching, propagating, raising, growing, receiving, shipping, transporting, exporting, or s…

A. No person shall breed, hatch, propagate, raise, grow, receive, ship, transport, export, or sell turtles or turtle eggs without possessing a turtle farmer license. B. Each person applying for a turtle farmer license shall annually complete an application as provided by the depa…

A. Agents of the department are authorized and shall be allowed entry onto any property or premises in the state of Louisiana for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of these regulations. Whenever reasonably possible, agents shall notify the person before performing any in…

A. A penalty of not more than $1000 may be assessed for any violation of this Chapter, by a ruling of the commissioner based on an adjudicatory hearing held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Each day on which a violation occurs shall be considered a separate of…